Great design and ease of use have made Apple’s iPod is the most popular digital music player in the world. The nano is the smallest iPod with a screen. With the release of this 3rd generation, newly designed iPod nano, Apple has created a wonderful addition to its iPod lineup.

As with most other Apple products, the nano shows Apple to be a master of packaging and design. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, this nano is beautifully packaged in a clear, simplistic plastic case that showcases the nano without any clutter. The packaging is reminiscent of a jewelry box as it showcases the nano as a prized possession.

click to enlargeFigure 1: Front view of the nano in its box.

click to enlargeFigure 2: Side view of nano in its box.

Upon opening the box, as shown in Figure 3, you find a pair of Apple’s standard earbuds, a USB cable that is used to hook the nano up to the computer for charging and synching, and a dock adapter that is used to place the nano in docks made for a larger iPods.